Eikestadnuus - E-Edition - 2 October 2025

Tweede plaasrooftog betyds gestuit

SU rector inaugurated

Sta and students of Stellenbosch University (SU) o cially welcomed their 13th rector, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, at his inauguration on Wednesday 1 October at Endler Hall. In his address he set out his vision, to make SU an innovative and transformative institution “in service of society.” Ramjugernath, also vice-chancellor of the institution, o cially took o ce on Tuesday 1 April. He paid tribute to his peers for the welcome he received from them and said he felt honoured and humbled to take stewardship of the university. He welcomed the opportunity to play his part in enabling students, sta and alumni reach their full potential, not only in Stellenbosch, but across the country, on the continent and globally. SU chancellor Dr

and registrar Dr

Rowers teiken Klapmuts

Jana Scheepers

Klapmuts se plaasgemeenskap is die afgelope naweek deur ’n gewapende huisrooftog deur klapmusrowers geteister, terwyl ’n tweede voorval moontlik verhoed is toe ’n plaaseienaar ’n verdagte in sy spore gestuit het.

Inwoners van ’n plaas buite Klapmuts is Sondagoggend vroeg, omstreeks 02:30, in hul huis langs die R101, oftewel die Ou Paarlpad, in ’n gewapende rooftog oorval toe vyf rowers toegang tot hul woning verkry het.

Die plaas is in die rigting van Kaapstad geleë, naby die kruising van die R304 en die Ou Paarl-pad.

Volgens ’n ingeligte bron het die inbrekers glo die veiligheidshek van die sitkamer met ’n koevoet oopgebreek om die huis binne te dring.

Volgens sers. Madilyn Dombas, ’n woordvoerder vir die Klapmuts-polisie, is ’n inwoner deur ’n harde geluid uit die bed gejaag. Hy is deur ’n onbekende man

met ’n klapmus, rubberhandskoene en ’n koevoet in sy hande in die slaapkamer verras.

“Die inbreker het toe aan die inwoner gesê hy moet stilbly en hom na ’n ander kamer geneem,” sê Dombas.

In die ander kamer het hy nog vier mans – almal met klapmusse en rubberhandskoene – gewaar. Die rowers het glo die huis deursoek en drie selfone, juweliersware, geld, skootrekenaars en ’n luidspreker (soundbar) gebuit.

Dombas sê die gesteelde items het ’n geraamde waarde van R64 000.

“Dié voorval dien as herinnering dat inwoners van die (Klapmuts-) omgewing waaksaam moet bly. Veiligheidsmaatreëls moet ingestel wees en misdadige aktiwiteite moet onmiddellik by die polisie aangemeld word. Inwoners word aangemoedig om na mekaar se veiligheid om te sien,” het ’n anonieme bron gesê.

In ’n afsonderlike voorval is ’n vermeende boef in sy spore gestuit waar hy by ’n plaas langs Proteapad se hek gehurk het.

Volgens Erica de Villiers, ’n woord-

voerder vir die Klapmuts-plaaswag (KFW), het die plaaswag omstreeks 20:30 ’n noodoproep van die plaaseienaar ontvang.

De Villiers voer aan dat die veiligheidstelsel beweging by die hoofhek van die plaas gewaar het. Die wag het ’n flitslig na die gebied geskyn en ’n man geklee in ’n swart broek en baadjie gewaar.

Die man het glo in die lang gras gehurk en sy gesig kon nie gesien word nie.

Die Paarl-polisie, wat hierdie voorval ondersoek, het nie op Eikestadnuus se navraag gereageer nie.

Die KFW- en Klapmuts-polisie is dadelik in kennis gestel, waarna KFW-lede die gebied gefynkam het om “moontlike ontsnappingsroetes toe te maak”, sê De Villiers.

Twee private veiligheidsmaatskappye was kort ná die noodoproep ook op die toneel.

Twee beamptes het infrarooi toestelle gebruik om die gebied te deursoek. Hul pogings was egter sonder sukses.

Die twee voorvalle volg minder as ’n maand ná ’n plaasaanval op die bessie-

plaas, wat ook langs die Proteapad geleê is. In dié plaasaanval en rooftog het ’n egpaar omstreeks 02:00 op Woensdag 10 September wakker geskrik nadat hul slaapkamervensters stukkend geslaan is en drie rowers toegang tot hul huis verkry het (“Paar op plaas aangeval”, Eikestadnuus, 18 September).

Die rowers was met onder andere ’n geweer gewapend, waarmee skote glo afgevuur is. Die Klapmuts-polisie het slegs leë patroondoppies op die toneel gevind.

Die egpaar het hulle in hul badkamer toegesluit en hulp ontbied.

Van die gesteelde eiendom sluit elektroniese toestelle en beursies in.

Die polisie ondersoek blykbaar die moontlikheid dat vier oortreders by die aanval en inbraak betrokke was, maar dit kon nog nie bevestig word nie.

Die Klapmuts-polisie ondersoek ’n klagte van huisroof in verband met hierdie plaasaanval.

Dit is onbekend of enigiemand al in hegtenis geneem is nadat die polisie nie op Eikestadnuus se navraag reageer het nie.

Staan saam, hoor sakeforum

Yaël Malgas

Sakelui van Paarl tot Somerset-Wes het verlede week by die Root44-mark byeengekom om na die entrepreneur Robert Hersov se mening oor alles van die 2026-munisipale verkiesing tot hoe Amerika gaan help om Suid-Afrika te red, te luister.

Hersov, wat bekend is vir sy omstrede uitlatings en manier om reguit te praat, was verlede Dinsdag (23 September) die gasspreker by die Stellenbosch-sakeforum se netwerkgeleentheid.

Volgens Hersov is dit die moeite werd om ten spyte van doodsdreigemente teen hom, teen die ANC en die regering uit te praat. “As die korporatiewe gemeenskap kan opstaan, en aan die ander kant, as die kerke in Suid-Afrika kan saamstaan en hul stem laat hoor, dink ek ons het twee groot magte wat sal opstaan en hierdie ANC-regering sal aankla vir die vernietiging van ons land oor 30 jaar. Die momentum sal groot genoeg wees om die verkiesing in 2029 te swaai sodat ons hierdie land kan omdraai, en ons kan,” meen Hersov.

Hy meen die beplande sanksies wat Amerikaanse kongreslede teen spesifieke ANC-lede wil instel, is nodig om ’n ommeswaai in SA te bring. Volgens Hersov sal pres. Donald Trump se beleid vir Amerika na SA oorspoel en in die lang termyn ’n aanwins hier wees. “[Trump] gaan dinosourusmedia aanpak en al hierdie mense wat ’n ‘woke’ kulturele, Marxistiese agenda bevorder – dit wat ons Joods-Christelike samelewing ondermyn. Ek dink die meeste Suid-Afrikaners word deur Christelike beginsels verteenwoordig en dit is die grootste samelewing wat hierdie wêreld nog ge-

sien het. Dit verteenwoordig vryheid van spraak, vryheid van beweging, vryheid van assosiasie, die oppergesag van die reg, asook eiendomsreg.”

Regeringsrompslomp, die vlak van opvoeding en die “Capexit” was net van die onderwerpe waaroor sakelui Hersov uitgevra het.

Hersov meen daar is “lig aan die einde van die tonnel” en dit begin tydens volgende jaar se munisipale verkiesing en die nasionale verkiesing in 2029 om die regerende party uit te stem.

Sy raad aan sakelui in die tussentyd is om hulself “staat-bestand” te maak en so onafhanklik van die regering te wees – of dit elektrisiteit of die regerende party in hul dorpe is.

Flip Liebenberg, die voorsitter van die sakeforum, het gaste aangemoedig om by die organisasie aan te sluit. “Ons kry baie mense wat na ons uitreik vir hulp – ons doen dit in elk geval, maar ons het lede en meer gewig agter ons nodig. As almal saamstaan, kan ons verandering meebring,” moedig Liebenberg aan.

 Vir meer inligting oor die Stellenbosch-sakeforum, besoek gerus die forum-webtuiste by https://stellenboschbusinessforum.org.za.

The much loved, Stellenbosch Mayoral Garden Competition returns and this time its blooming with even more excitement The winner(s) will be crowned during the vibrant Stellenbosch Garden Town celebrations taking place between 31 October and 9 November 2025.

This is not just about stunning gardens and impressive green thumbs - it is about growing connected, beautiful and thriving communities, by sharing your garden, you help plant the seeds of unity, pride and greener gardens across Stellenbosch.

We are shining a spotlight on the local Stellenbosch passionate gardeners. Those who are making a green difference, by showcasing their gardens to stand a chance to be rewarded for their passion and creativity.

We have fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Mayor Jeremy Fasser warmly invites you to be part of this green movement by entering the 2025 Mayoral Garden Competition.

Complete and submit your entry form and let your garden grow into greatness!

for the competition.

6 Entry forms must be emailed to Harold.daniels@stellenbosch.gov.za.

7 Alternatively you can WhatsApp a photo of the entry form and 3 photos of your garden to the following contact number: 073 787 6746

Die personeel van Jamestown se biblioteek sê hulle is gereed om die gemeenskap se lesers terug te verwelkom. Die biblioteek is Dinsdag (30 September) ná herstelwerk heropen. Foto: Yaël Malgas

Biblioteek is oop!

Yaël Malgas

Inwoners van Jamestown hoef nie meer na Idasvallei vir leesstof te reis nadat die plaaslike biblioteek heropen is nie.

Die biblioteek is destyds tydelik gesluit nadat strukturele probleme by die gebou ontstaan het. Bouers het sedert Augustus verlede jaar gewerk om die fondament van die gehou en die gekraakte mure te herstel. Nou is die klein dog spoggerige biblioteek se deure weer oop.

Die biblioteek het ook vier rekenaars en bied gratis toegang tot WiFi.

Vir inwoners soos Anne Paulse (60), wat veral lief is vir boeke oor romanse, is die heropening van die biblioteek in Pajarolaan ’n aanwins. “My pa het altyd gesê ek is ’n boekwurm. Ek is môre (Dinsdag) hier om boeke te kom uitneem,” het Paulse die afgelope Maandag gesê. Sy sê ook sy het gereeld moeite gedoen om te hoor wanneer die biblioteek weer sal open.

Volgens Sarala Majudith, die bestuurder van biblioteke, is die plaaslike biblioteekspan gereed om te help.

“Ons het ’n groot verskeidenheid vir grootmense, leerders en kinders – alles van prenteboeke tot studiegidse. Die uitreikdienste wat ons aan skole en bejaardes bied, sal ook voortgaan,” sê Majudith.

Benewens die struktuele werk het die

kinderhoekie danksy kunswerk van Chalmane Kruger ’n nuwe baadjie gekry. Kruger, van Klapmuts, het verskeie karakters en prente in die kinderafdeling geskilder. Die werk het haar vir 11 dae besig gehou.

Hoewel dit die eerste keer is dat sy só ’n kunsprojek aanpak, hoop sy die vrolike prentjies sal tot ’n verwelkomende atmosfeer bydra.

Rdl. Ndipiwe Olayi, die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir sport, kuns en kultuur, het die biblioteek uitgewys as ’n fasiliteit waar Jamestowners bymekaar kan kom om te leer, te bou en pret te hê. “Dit is veral gepas dat die heropening in geletterdheidsmaand plaasvind. Leiers is lesers en die biblioteek bied ’n geleentheid vir Jamestowners om te leer, vaardighede te ontwikkel en om die jeug ’n alternatief vir kattekwaad te bied.”

Olayi voeg by sy volgende groot taak wat biblioteke betref, is om te verseker alle senior amptenare van die Stellenboschmunisipaliteit het en gebruik hul biblioteekkaartjies.

Die Stellenbosch-biblioteek ondergaan ook tans opgraderingswerk en sal na verwagting in Januarie heropen.

 Die biblioteek is Maandae, Woensdae en Vrydae van 08:30 tot 17:00 oop. Dinsdae en Donderdae is die biblioteek van 09:30 tot 18:00 oop en van 08:30 tot 12:30 op Saterdae.

Black winemakers speak

Yaël Malgas

Frank discussion about the face, future and funding of the wine industry was had during a dialogue hosted by the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trading Association (Wieta), in partnership with the provincial Department of Agriculture at the Stellenbosch Insitute for Advanced Study on Friday 26 September.

Many stakeholders from the wine industry, including emerging producers, deliberated on the challenges and successes of the sector, including how to diversify it.

At the centre of this engagement, according to Wieta CEO Linda Lipparoni, is a project that began as the Emerging Smallholder and Black Producer Ethical Support Programme. This has grown since its inception in 2019, and with a total direct investment of R3,5 million, change is happening.

“Seven years later we stand together, not only to acknowledge achievement, but affirm the power of transformation, the resilience of our black-owned brands and black producers, the shared responsibility we all carry to build an industry that is truly inclusive, ethical and sustainable,” Lipparoni said. “We know the South African wine story to be a tapestry of rich soils and diverse cultures, of history, be it bitter and sweet.”

Wieta helps producers promote fair labour practices, ethical trade and social justice. For local black wine producers such as Antoinette Rapitsi of Redamancy Vineyards in Devon Valley, this means walking the talk.

“We are seeing more women and black producers, so all races and people from different backgrounds have an opportunity to be part of the South African industry and in the African wine market. The identity

of South African wines internationally hasn’t completely made that shift because when one presents one’s wines, the biggest success stories of the South African wine history are still the established brands. But this is changing. We are modernising and looking at being more transparent in terms of equity and labour.”

Along with Rapitsi, many of the panellists agreed there is still a long way to go.

Winemakers Vivian Kleynhans of Seven Sisters Wineyard and Denise Stubbs of Thokozani Wines also acknowledged that breaking into the local wine market still remains a challenge.

Stubbs spoke of her own challenges with local retailers and customers, who were still hesitant to try black-owned brands, believing the wine to be of lesser quality.

Denzel Swartz, sales and brand executive at Zoetendal Vineyard Estate, said in many instances retailers, hotel chains and eateries don’t expect black-owned wines to be fine wines. He said despite producing wines in the R200 class, customers often expect a R50 wine.

“Tokenism creates visibility, and blackowned brands can be placed on shelves, but that does not create viability. We need long-term procurement commitments from suppliers. We don’t just need onceoff sales,” Swartz pointed out. “That’s not what we want. I always say I do not accept handouts. I accept hand-ups. If there is no responsibility and two-way commitment, I don’t want to partner with the brands.”

Lipparoni said transformation must become systemic to be sustainable. “May it strengthen our resolve to create a wine industry where opportunity is not limited by history, where quality and ethics work hand-in-hand, and where the success of black-owned brands is not an exception, but is expected and indeed is the rule.”

Night of elegance, power

The annual Mr and Miss Stellenbosch 2025 pageant transformed Van der Stel Hall into a glamorous Hollywood Oscars-themed spectacle on Saturday (27 September).

The sold-out event brought the community together in black-tie splendour for an evening celebrating elegance, excellence and empowerment.

This community-driven platform transcends traditional pageantry, serving as an initiative that empowers ambassadors of change while promoting education, respect, and tolerance. Finalists participated in community service projects as part of their scoring, with pre-event workshops building confidence and preparing them for meaningful roles as community representatives.

The evening showcased professional production values, with JKM Sound providing exceptional staging, lighting, and audio. Guests enjoyed finger food platters and beverages while local talents PJ Plaatjies and Winay aka Mandela delivered captivating performances that kept the audience engaged throughout the night.

The crowning ceremony highlighted the event’s inclusivity, with the winners representing various communities across Stellenbosch:

• Miss Tiny: Alexa Opperman (Central Stellenbosch);

• Miss Toddler: Skyler Goeieman (Devon Valley);

• Miss Pre-Teen: Gia-Lee Paulse (Jamestown);

• Mr Teen: Keagan Goeieman (Devon Valley);

• Miss Teen: Sade Baron (Cloetesville);

• Mr Stellenbosch: Luyanda Claassen (Khayamandi);

• Miss Stellenbosch: Jemeka Fortuin;

• Mrs Stellenbosch: Charmain Ewerts (Franschhoek); and

• Miss LGBT: Tamara Brooks (Cloetesville).

The show opened on a poignant note, with a candlelit vigil honouring Jeanette Christiaans, a 2025 Mrs Stellenbosch finalist who died in September, reflecting the fundamental values on which the pageant is built, including compassion.

The judging panel included Women’s

Springbok rugby player Alicia Willemse, fashion designer Ridovane Martin, model and philanthropist Kay-Dee Adams, and community builder Stephanie Benjamin. Kyle Adam, former Mr Stellenbosch and owner of Vine and Vow Events, served as auditor.

Social media buzzed with praise for the organisation, production quality and performances. Cloetesville High School teacher Miss Crombie commended pageant director Queen Enigma von Hamburg, while parent Desmaree Claassen expressed gratitude for the journey. Organisers plan a grander event for next year.

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Von Hamburg continues her mission of community upliftment, with supporters encouraged to contact her on 078 515 9645.

Young voices unite in song at choral fests

The annual e’Bosch School Choir Festivals once again brought harmony, hope, and youthful talent to the Ida’s Valley Primary School hall, with two inspiring evenings of music that united learners from schools across Stellenbosch.

The High School Choir Festival, held on Thursday 21 August, featured standout per-

formances by Cloetesville High, Klapmuts Secondary, Lückhoff High, Stellenzicht High, and Paul Roos Gymnasium. The evening concluded with a powerful joint performance of “United Light”, a choral anthem composed for the event by local musician Xander Kritzinger. The song captured the festival’s spirit of unity and

shared purpose among the town’s youth.

On Thursday 18 September, the Primary School Choir Festival showcased vibrant performances from Cloetesville, Ida’s Valley, Klapmuts, Simondium, Joostenberg, Dalubuhle, and twelve other schools. Each choir cluster brought a unique musical selection, celebrating cultural diversity and community pride.

“These festivals are about more than music,” said John Frans, project manager of the e’Bosch School Choir Festivals. “They’re about building bridges between schools, celebrating our shared heritage, and giving our youth a platform to shine.”

Parents, teachers and community from across Stellenbosch attended both events, which form part of the broader e’Bosch Heritage Project.

Founded in 2011, the organisation aims to address social exclusion and foster cohesion by celebrating local heritage and creating inclusive spaces.

Through these choir festivals e’Bosch continues its mission to unite communities, uplift young voices, and promote a vision of shared identity and belonging.

 For more information regarding the school choir festivals, contact Frans on 084 824 5611 or jfrans12@icloud.com, or Stacy Swartz on 074 732 0338 or school.ebosch@gmail.com.

Kaartjies vir Woordfees lóóp

Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees vier vanjaar 25 jaar van kuns, kultuur, stories, smaak en vermaak met ’n omvangryke program, winskopies en ’n tema wat jou nooi om “deel” te neem en deel te wees.

Met byna 400 aanbiedings in 12 afdelings gaan gesing, gedans, gekyk, gekuier en sommer baie gedeel word. Die kaartjies lóóp en is aanlyn by Quicket te koop.

Die fees word van Saterdag 11 tot Sondag 19 Oktober tydens die ikoniese Stellenbosse lente aangebied. Bring jou kampstoel, kombers en kuiermense vir die Toyota-musiekfees se gewilde opelugkonserte by die Jan Marais-na tuurreservaat.

Die fees bring die vibe en die vibey na die ’Bos met vertonings deur Will Linley, die Soweto String Quartet, Early B, Mandisi Dyantyis en Die Piesangskille.

Gehore word weer bederf deur topkore. Voces Cordis is terug met ’n boeiende program onder leiding van André van der Merwe, wat ook die alombekende Universiteit Stellenbosch-koor dirigeer.

Die Tygerberg-kinderkoor, Voices+ en lede van die Universiteit van Johannesburg-koor (Miracle Tree) tree ook vanjaar by die fees op. Aurum Cantores vier Afrikaanse koorwerk met twee blinknuwe uitvoerings in Sing jou lied

Ander kore op die program is Cape

Town Camerata, Overberg Women’s Choir (O fire of the Spirit) en die bekroonde Zolani-jeugkoor (New South African Gems).

Die Spier-toneelprogram sluit in die lang verwagte terugkeer van Breyten Breytenbach se Boklied onder regie van Marthinus Basson, Die ander dogter met Sandra Prinsloo, Liefde, Lafras met Antoinette Kellermann, die wenner van die Reinet Nagtegaalteksprys vir teater, Huis van sand deur Dianne du Toit Albertze, so wel as die naaswenner, Die kabinet , deur André Gerber.

Die Woordfees wil almal deel maak van ’n betekenisvolle en gedeelde ervaring met ’n rits gratis- en afslagitems. Die Diskoersprogram is heeltemal gratis met ’n mondvol gespreksreekse oor wetenskap, politiek, kuns, wyn en die groot honderd vir Afrikaans as amptelike taal.

Jaco van der Merwe bewys met sy uitstekende Filmfeesprogram – ook heeltemal gratis – daar is steeds behoefte om flieks op die grootskerm te sien.

Die Clermont-Ferrand- internasionale kortfilmfees is die wêreld se grootste kortfilmfees – naas Cannes die grootste filmfees in Frankryk. En ’n aantal wenners is gratis by die Woordfees te sien.

Pensioentrekkers van 65 jaar en ouer kry elke Dinsdag 10% afslag op ’n lys uitgesoekte programitems.

 Besoek woordfees.co.za vir die volledige program en nadere inligting.

An invasion of glory

Get ready for a life-changing encounter at Glory Invasion 2025. Join the Awaken Church at the Stellenbosch Town Hall at 16:00 on Sunday 6 November, for an evening filled with powerful worship, prophetic ministry, healing, and the tangible presence of God. With Prophet Dewald Gouws as the main speaker, Minister Peliwe Mbange (pictured) leading those gathered into worship, and Pastor Jayson with Die Lekker Crew. This gathering is open to all – youth, young adults, and anyone hungry to experience God’s glory in a deeper way. Children are also welcome. Entry is free, but bookings must be done via Quicket. Don’t miss the opportunity to encounter the supernatural move of God in Stellenbosch.

Dorpskalender | Town calendar

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER

 Pniël: e’Bosch Heritage Projects holds its annual Petanque (Boules) tournament at the PNIËL PETANQUE CLUB at Pniël Sports Ground from 09:00 to 12:00. A team comprises four people. Contact Belinda Foster on 083 402 1856 or heritage.ebosch@gmail.com to register your team.

DONDERDAG 30 OKTOBER

 Cloetesville: Die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) van Cloetesville en Idasvallei nooi die gemeenskap, sakelui en ander rolspelers om sy vergadering by die CLOETESVILLE-BANKETSAAL om 19:00 by te woon. Alle belang -

stellendes is welkom.

VRYDAG 31 OKTOBER

 Stellenbosch: Elke laaste Vrydag van die maand verkoop UTOPIA lemoenkoek en sjokolade-brownies, gebak deur ons sjef. Die verkope word om 10:30 by die hoofingang gedoen.

WOENSDAG 5 NOVEMBER

 Idasvallei: Die Cloeteville-GPF hou om 19:00 ’n gemeenskapsvergardering in die IDASVALLEI- METODISTEKERKSAAL . Almal welkom.

 Stuur alle kalender-inskrywings per e-pos na eikestadnuus@novusmedia.co.za.

Bossa Stellenbosch

Where Great Food Meets Heart-Warming Stories

At Bossa Stellenbosch, you're not just a customer – you're family. This beloved local eatery invites you to stay a while for exceptional company and even better food, creating memories that last long after the last bite. Behind every great restaurant is a great story, and Bossa Stellenbosch's tale is truly special. Owners Shaun and Corné first met as colleagues at Bossa Paarl, where Shaun worked his way up from barman to manager while Corné charmed guests as a waitress. Their workplace romance blossomed into marriage in 2016, and just a year later, when the opportunity arose to take over the Stellenbosch location, they knew it was meant to be. What began as Corné lending a helping hand quickly evolved into a full business partnership, mirroring

dedication paid off when they earned the prestigious title of Bossa Franchisees of the Year in both 2018 and 2019.Eight years into their journey, the Maree family has weathered storms together – literally and figuratively. When a devastating fire damaged the restaurant's first floor in

2020, their commitment never wavered. Today, they continue their remarkable 25-year legacy with the Bossa brand, stronger than ever. While Bossa is renowned for its mouthwatering burgers and artisanal pizzas, the menu offers so much more. From fresh, vibrant salads to succulent 35-day matured AAAgrade beef steaks, there is something to satisfy every palate. The thoughtfully crafted children's menu ensures even the youngest diners leave happy. Whether you're planning a family dinner, conducting a business lunch, or unwinding with after-work drinks, Bossa delivers. Bossa Stellenbosch believes in giving back. The team regularly spreads joy by distributing treats to children in need, sponsors local young cricket players, and partners with animal welfare organisations. It's this community spirit that makes Bossa more than just a restaurant – it's a neighborhood cornerstone. Escape from the everyday and step away from Stellenbosch's bustling town center and discover the relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere that makes Bossa Stellenbosch special. While Corné ensures every guest feels welcomed and valued, Shawn works his magic in the kitchen, creating dishes

Stellenbosch isn't just where you dine

it's where you belong.

Die Wes-Kaapse Departement van Onderwys (WKOD) het onlangs opvoeders met 20 jaar diens en meer by ’n spoggerige geleentheid vir hul rol in die onderwys vereer. Onder die Stellenbosch-opvoeders wat vereer is, is Anthea Williams, die hoof van Dorothea Spesiale Skool.

Opvoeders vereer

PRG-krieket op die wenpad

Die o.19A-krieketspan van Paul Roos Gimnasium het onlangs ’n agtpaaltjie-oorwinning oor hul eweknieë van die Hoërskool Strand behaal. Die spanne het in ’n 20-boulbeurt-wedstryd kragte gemeet, met die Hoërskool Strand wat eerste gekolf en 102/6 in sy kolfbeurt aangeteken het. Die PRG-kolwers het danksy die uitstekende kolfwerk van James Holm (57*) korte mette met die teiken gemaak (103/2 in 9.2 boulbeurte).

Litter problem is big

I recently took a walk across The Braak, a grassy park in the centre of Stellenbosch that was once used as a military-parade ground in the 1700s.

Now it is used mainly as a thoroughfare for people heading to their vehicles, a break area for employees taking lunch and, sadly, a dumping ground for plastic waste. Straws, bottle lids, lollipop sticks and cigarette butts litter the lawn as far as the eye can see. Some items have been embedded so deeply in the soil I couldn’t remove them by hand.

Two women sat on a bench outside the St Mary’s Anglican church wearing their municipal parking-guard vests, trash strewn about their feet. One of the women casually kicked a plastic cold-drink bottle lying beside her, which I then retrieved and threw into the bin (which was just 3 m away).

Further on, three workers tended to the municipal gardens.

“At least the pansies match the bottle caps,” I thought, trying to keep it together while watching countless individuals cross The Braak, not a single one stopping to pick up an item of trash.

Perhaps because it’s not their job?

“It’s not my job” is precisely the mentality which has landed South Africa with the myriad of socio-economic issues it faces today. It speaks to a lack of personal and collective accountability for maintaining the quality of

our surroundings.

As for those who leave the litter: I have often asked people to pick up trash they’ve thrown down. Some laugh at me and continue walking. Some acknowledge their wrongdoing in embarrassment and comply; others respond with obscenities.

I cannot quite fathom the reason for the absolute lack of care people have for the quality of their surroundings. Maybe someone could enlighten me.

But more importantly, where is the advocacy? Where is the community engagement? Where is the accountability from Stellenbosch’s powerful institutions?

Plastic waste is not limited to The Braak. You can find litter in the Coetzenberg mountain and the Ida’s Valley nature area, in the Krom and Eerste rivers, along the streets and in gardens. I clear trash from the garden outside our property daily.

But sheer amount of waste in a location so central and visible in the Stellenbosch community is indicative of widespread disregard.

Stellenbosch Municipality recently posted about a recycling bin pilot project they initiated with the luxury Newinbosch development, citing their second place in the provincial Municipal Waste Management Recognition Award in 2024 as a testament to achieving their vision of a sustainable, green valley.

If this is the standard for the

Ja vir behuising; wat van groter probleem?

Ek is baie beïndruk met die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit se beleid dat van die nuwe behuising 20% “bekostigbare” behuising moet wees (“Dorp lei met huise”, Eikestadnuus , 31 Julie). Ek was nie bewus daarvan nie.

Dit is ’n positiewe stap wat eintlik nasionale beleid moet wees. In Engeland is dit al meer as 50 jaar gelede ingestel.

province, I am deeply concerned.

As long as dumping and littering persists, we cannot claim to be a beacon for sustainability. While the municipality is mandated to enforce waste management bylaws, all stakeholders – educational institutions, businesses, local NGOs, and community members – must share responsibility.

To Stellenbosch Municipality: form public-private partnerships and develop institutional capacity to engage communities and educate civilians on the necessity of reducing waste.

To the local businesses: reduce your sale of single-use plastic packaged items and encourage responsible disposing of waste by your customers.

To civil organisations: advocate for stronger waste-management enforcement by the local authorities in the interests of promoting tourism and sustainable development.

To residents of Stellenbosch: do not underestimate your ability to influence behaviour through your words and actions. We must all take responsibility for achieving our vision of a sustainable, green, waste-free valley where we can be proud to call ourselves citizens of this beautiful town. I am happy to volunteer my time and services to support. But I cannot do it all, and I cannot do it alone.

Anaïs Breytenbach,

R69.90

Maar, hoewel die beleid baie met die probleem met behuising sal help en noodsaaklik is, spreek dit nie die groot probleem aan nie, naamlik die enorme behoefte aan laekoste-behuising. [Daarmee bedoel ek] behuising vir mense met min of geen inkomste. Kyk maar net na die enorme informele-behuising-uitbreiding suid van Khayamandi teen Papegaaiberg. Niemand weet wat die

oplossing is nie. Mense stroom in van oor die hele Afrika. Dit gaan nie net oor behuising nie, maar ook skole, hospitale, sosiale dienste – en natuurlik werksgeleenthede. Kinders moet goeie skoolopleiding kry, wat hulle in staat sal stel om vir werk opgelei te kan word as hulle die skool verlaat, sodat hulle ’n inkomste kan verdien. En dan moet daar genoeg werksgeleenthede wees – wat Trump se nuwe tariewe nog moeiliker maak. Dit is ’n landwye probleem wat deur die sentrale en provinsiale regerings aangedurf moet word.

Dus, baie dankie, Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit, maar, Stellenbossers, Suid-Afrikaners – wat gaan ons doen om die groot probleem op te los?

Dr. Pieter Claassen STELLENBOSCH

Wat sê ander oor US se Hamlets?

Ek wil graag my mening gee oor die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se dramadepartement, wat onlangs ’n opvoering by die Adam Small-teater aangebied het. Ek wil graag hoor wat ander dink. Gewoonlik begin ’n mens by die begin, maar nadat ek Hamlets (opgevoer deur US-dramastudente) gesien het, wil ek by die einde begin. Ek sit nog en wonder –wat het hulle eintlik vir ons probeer sê? Ironies genoeg, want

daar was min dialoog in die stuk, maar soveel is tog “gesê”. Die woorde wat wél gespreek is, was regtig kragtig – presies op die regte tyd en saam met bewegings en lyftaal, wat dit nog ’n groter impak gegee het. Jy kan sien die blocking het baie tyd en aandag gekry. Die dekor was minimaal, maar ek dink steeds terug aan hoe dit die storielyn aangevul het – progressie; sosiale druk... en die beeld wat ons aan die wêreld uitstraal.

Wat my ook getref het, is dat hierdie stuk nie net vir een generasie geskryf is nie, maar vir almal. As jy ’n foon het; as jy ’n allerdaagse mens is; as jy met mense kontak het; dan kan jy jouself indink in die gehoor wat hierdie produksie moet bywoon. Ek wil wel eindig by die einde. Dit was een goeie einde. Ek dink sewe dae later steeds aan die einde.

SU builds on school ties

with Crest. Contact Myra, 081 754 1281

AANSOEKE OM SKENKINGS (GRANT-IN-AID) 2026-2027

Organisasies en/of instellings wat kwalifiseer vir finansiële hulp ingevolge die bepalings vervat in die Skenkingsbeleid van Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit, word hiermee uitgenooi om aansoeke in die volgende kategorieë in te dien:

• Gesondheid

• Omgewing

• Vaste afval (Reiniging)

• Sosiale Ontwikkeling

• Sport en Rekreasie

• Dienste vir hawelose persone

Slegs aansoeke wat volledig op die voorgeskrewe vorm ingedien word en vergesel is van al die gevraagde dokumentasie en deur die Direkteur: Gemeenskaps en Beskermings Dienste ontvang word teen uiterlik 13:00 op 28 November 2025 sal oorweeg word. Afdrukke van die betrokke beleid en aansoekvorm is beskikbaar gedurende kantoor ure by d i

https://stellenbosch.gov.za/download/appendix-22-grant-in-aid-policy-2025-2026/ U word ook uitgenooi om een van drie geskeduleerde verpligte werkswinkels by te woon. Die aansoek proses en nakoming van die beleid word verduidelik. Geen aasoeke sal oorweeg word indien een van die werkswinkels nie bygewoon is nie.

Werkswinkel 1 Werkswinkel 2 Werkswinkel 3 Datum 27 Okt 2025 28 Okt 2025 29 Okt 2025

Plek Idasvallei Biblioteek Saal Idasvallei Biblioteek Saal Idasvallei Biblioteek Saal Tyd 9:00-12:00 09:00-12:00 09:00-12:00

Dui asseblief aan indien u die werkswinkel wil bywoon. RSVP aan Fiona Kruywagen by fiona.kruywagen@stellenbosch.gov.za teen Vrydag, 17 Oktober 2025. Die Munisipaliteit behou die reg voor om geen skenking te maak nie. Geen toekening sal gemaak word aan organisasies wat fondse in die vorige boekjaar ontvang het maar geen finale verslag oor hul Projekte of vorige spanderings ingedien het nie. Skenkings is onderhewig aan begroting goedkeuring. Laat aansoeke sal nie aanvaar word nie. Suksesvolle aansoeke word saam met die voorlopige begroting bekend gemaak. Aansoekers

m o e t

Apel periode: April 2026

Geraldine Mettler MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER (Notice 156/2025)

Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Student Recruitment Division hosted nearly 80 principals from priority high schools across the province along with representatives of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).

The breakfast was held on campus at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study on Monday 22 September. It provided an opportunity for principals from SU’s top partner schools in the Cape Town metro and Cape Winelands districts to engage with Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, SU rector and vice-chancellor, on his vision for SU, and to further strengthen their collaboration with the institution. Members of the rectorate and faculty deans were also present.

“Partnerships with schools are not just a nice-to-have, they are essential. They are part of our collective responsibility to the next generation. The work you do and the work we do as a university is about ensuring we leave the next generation more well-resourced and well-equipped than we are now,” Ramjugernath said in his address.

“Our story begins in your classrooms, your corridors and your care. The foundations you lay we continue to build on as an institution. Without your dedication the excellence we strive for at SU is not possible.”

He shared the university’s long-term vision, SU Vision 2040, and its aspiration to become Africa’s first global top 100 university. Calling on schools to support SU’s com-

STELLENBOSCH

STELLENBOSCH • PNIEL • FRANSCHHOEK MUNICIPALITY • UMASIPALA • MUNISIPALITEIT

GRANT-IN-AID: CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2026-2027

Organizations and/or bodies who qualify for financial assistance in terms of the criteria and prescriptions contained in Stellenbosch Municipality’s Grant-in-Aid Policy are hereby invited to submit proposals in the following categories:

• Health

• Environment

• Solid Waste (Cleansing)

• Social Development

• Sport and Recreation

• Homelessness Services

Only complete applications submitted on the prescribed application form and accompanied by all the required documentation and received by the Director: Community and Protection Services by not later than 13:00 on 28 November 2025, will be considered.

Copies of the policy and application form are available at the Community Development office, 2

https://stellenbosch.gov.za/download/appendix-22-grant-in-aid-policy-2025-2026/

You are also invited to attend one of three scheduled compulsory workshops. The application process and the policy requirements will be explained. No applications will be considered if one of the workshop has not been attended.

fiona.kruywagen@stellenbosch gov.za by Friday, 17 October 2025

The Municipality reserves the right not to make any award. No award will be made to organizations that have received funds in the previous book year but have not submitted a final report on their projects or previous expenditure. Awards are subject to budget approval. Late submissions will not be accepted. Successful applications are advertised along with the draft budget. Applicants must familiarize t

Appeal period: April 2026.

Geraldine Mettler

MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER (Notice 156/2025)

mitment to working in service of society, Ramjugernath said: “Education is not only a pathway to employment, but also a catalyst for positive social change.”

Highlighting SU’s focus on student success and employability, he pointed to the impact of initiatives such as the Dell Young Leaders Programme, which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds and is often NSFAS-funded.

Ramjugernath also acknowledged ongoing challenges in higher education, such as student debt and the financial sustainability of the sector, and said transformation in education is a continuous process.

The principals used the platform to raise pressing questions and share perspectives on issues such as preparing learners for the demands of higher education, encouraging uptake of STEM subjects, navigating the ethical use of artificial intelligence, and ensuring education fosters academic achievement, critical thinking, values and ethical leadership. They also drew SU leaders on having plans in place at the start of the academic year to manage potential disruptions of the institution when they occurred.

The gathering closed with a call for continued collaboration.

“The work you’re doing is essential for us to realise the vision of SU,” Ramjugernath concluded. “Together, let’s keep building a future South Africa, a future Africa and a world in which we can all be proud of our contributions.”

ISIMEMO SESICELO SENKXASO-MALI (GRANT-IN-AID) 2026-2027

UMasipala wase Stellenbosch, umema imibutho kwakunye namaqumrhu aselungelweni le nkxasomali, ngokomgaqo siseko we nkxaso-mali (Grant in-Aid Policy) ka Masipala wase Stellenbosch. Ezizicelo zifuneka kulamacandelo alandelayo:

• Ezempilo

• Ezendalo nokusingqongileyo

• Inkunkuma nococeko

• Uphuhliso lweze ntlalo-ntle

• Ezemidlalo nenkcubeko

• Inkonzo zaantu abangenamakhaya

Zizicelo ezinezinkcukacha zilandelayo eziyakuthi zithathelwe ingqalelo: Amaphepha aselungelweni, Isimo sezimali sombutho, Incwadi echaza ngombutho, njalo-njalo Incwadi emazizaliswe ziyafumaneka kwisakhiwo sika masipala wase si-Stellenbosch, kwi-ofisi yubalawuli Director: Community and Protection Services, kwisitalato 21 e-Simonsberg Road, S

khonkco https://stellenbosch.gov.za/download/appendix-22-grant-in-aid-policy-2025-2026/ukufumana iinkcukacha ezithe vetshe.

Zonke izicelo zenkxaso-mali kufuneka zifakwe (zingeniswe) ngaphambi komhla ka 28 November 2025 ngentsimbi yokuqala emva kwemini (13:00).

Uyamenywa kwindibano kunyanzelekile ukuba uze kwenye yezindibano esisinyanzeliso eyakube ishukuxa imiba emalunga nokunikezelwa koncedo Iwezimali (Grant-in-Aid Workshop). Akukho sicelo esiya kuvunyelwa ukuba awuthathanga nxaxheba yokuphumelela kwindibano

N c e d a w a z i s e u - F i o n a K r u y w a g e n u k u b a u y a k u p h u m e e l a k u l e n d i b a n o fiona.kruywagen@stellenbosch.gov.za ngomhla we 17 kaOctober 2025. Umasipala wase si-Stellenbosch unelungelo lokunganikezeli nge nkxaso-mali kwimibutho eyayikhe yaxhamla kwinkxaso-mali kunyaka-mali ogqithileyo nakwimibutho engangenisanga inkcukacha zenkcitho-mali yemisebenzi yazo Ukuphunyezwa kwezicelo kuzakuxhomekeka kuhlahlo lwabiwo mali olukhoyo Izicelo ezifike emva kwexesha azisayi kuqwalaselwa. Izicelo eziphumeleleyo ziyakupapashwa kunye nohlahlo lwabiwo mali. Abafakizicelo mabazifundele ngeziphumo ngokufumana ulwazi kwi-webhusayithi (website) okanye kwicandelo leencwadi. Ixesha Lesibheno: KuTshazimpunzi 2026. Geraldine Mettler UMPHATHI KA MASIPALA (Notice 156/2025) Indibano yokuqala Indibano yesibini Indibano yesithathu Unhla 27 Okt 2025 28 Okt 2025 29 Okt 2025 Indawo Idasvalley Library Hall Idasvalley Library Hall Idasvalley Library Hall Ixesha 9:00-12:00 09:00-12:00 09:00-12:00

MTB

and trail

are invited

Following the tragic loss of mountain-biking pioneer and Dirtopia founder Meurant Botha and his close friend JP van Zyl, the Muratie Trails Marathon, scheduled for Sunday 5 October, has been cancelled.

In its place the Dirtopia Trail Centre will host a Trail Celebration Weekend at Muratie Wine Estate from 07:30 to 13:30 on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. The well-known cycling duo died in an accident near Calvinia on Saturday 13 September (“Tributes pour in for S'bosch MTB pioneer”, Eikestadnuus, 18 September).

Cyclists, runners and hikers are invited to enjoy the trails and celebrate

the lives of two passionate trail builders who helped shape mountain biking and outdoor culture in South Africa.

The estate’s trails will be open on both days at a cost of R100 for an MTB permit and R75 for a hiking or running permit. A guided MTB ride will be held at 08:30 on Sunday.

Donations are welcome in support of

Riding for remembrance

trail-building and maintenance. All funds raised over the weekend will go towards permanently opening the last piece of single-track built by Botha, with signage in his honour, while also supporting Dirtopia’s trail maintenance team.

 For enquiries send a WhatsApp message to 078 343 3572

Cape of good fortune

Jacques Kruyswijk (right) won his first Sunshine Tour title in the Cape and he got engaged in the Cape, so it seemed hardly surprising that a windy final round and a two-hole play-o should go his way as he won the Vodacom Origins of Golf at Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate on Sunday (28 September). In the tough conditions of a strong wind sweeping through the winelands, Kruyswijk beat George Coetzee with a par on the second hole of their play-o to claim the fourth Sunshine Tour title of his career. Pictured with Kruyswijk is his caddie, Terence Mngoma, who received a Sunshine Tour medallion for the winning caddie. Photo: Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour

Krieket-aksie in Stellenbosch

Avril Fillies

Tien provinsiale krieketspanne van Blindekrieket Suid-Afrika is volgende week, van Maandag 6 tot Vrydag 10 Oktober, by die Maties-krieketklub in Stellenbosch in aksie.

Die 10 spanne is Boland, Dolphins, Dragons, Oos-Kaap, Vrystaat, Inyathi, Limpopo, Lions, Titans en Westelike Provinsie. “Altesame 240 spelers en administrateurs is deel van die toernooi en die laaste keer dat die toernooi by Maties aangebied is, was in 2000 vir die bo-40’s. Die meeste van die spelers wat deelneem, is werkloos of afhanklik van staatstoelae,” sê Frankford Williams, president van Blindekrieket SA. Spanne word by die Athlone Skool vir Blindes in Bellville-Suid gehuisves en word daagliks na Stellenbosch vervoer.

“Die Dolphins van KZN is die verdedigende kampioen en het die toernooi verlede jaar in April/Mei in Potchefstroom gewen. Van die spanne wat deelneem, is die Lions die mees suksesvolle span en het die kroon as kampioen al vier keer gedra. Ons is dringend op soek na borge om ons te help om die onkostes te dra of om etes en ander verversings te skenk,” sê Williams. “Vir Boland en WP is die onkoste tussen R30 000 en R50 000 en dit sluit vervoer en kleredrag in. Spanne wat uit ander provinsies kom se onkostes beloop R60 000

vir vervoer en indien hulle vlieg meer as R100 000. Die bedrae sluit ook kleredrag en die huur van ’n bus in. Na afloop van die toernooi word ’n groep van tussen 30 en 35 spelers gekies om aan die 2027 T20-Wêreldbeker in Lahore en Multan in Pakistan deel te neem. Dit sal ook ander uitgawes meebring en borge se hulp vir die oorsese toer sal ook waardeer word.”

Vir die toernooi wat Maandag begin, benodig hulle ook pryse as belonings vir spelers se vertonings op die veld.

“Skenkings soos bekers, kontant of koopbewyse, of selfs ongebruikte kriekettoerusting is ook welkom. Tans deel spelers krieketkolwe en dis ons droom om te sorg dat elke speler ten minste volledig uitgerus is met sy eie kolf, krieketsak, krieketskoene, handskoene en kopskerms.

“Vir baie van hulle is krieket nie net ’n sport nie, maar ook ’n uitlaatklep en ’n plek waar hulle voel hulle kan ook ’n bydrae lewer en ’n gevoel van behoort kry – iets wat hulle dalk nie in ander dele van hul lewe ervaar nie. Almal gaan probeer om die groep na Pakistan te haal en ons wil darem die land se naam hoog gaan hou op en van die veld,” sê Williams.  Vir nog inligting of om betrokke te raak, kontak Williams by 083 715 7546 of stuur ’n e-pos na president@blindcricketsa.co.za, of kontak vir Ernest Nyatela by 061 997 5864 of coordinator@blindcricketsa.co.za

Kom hardloop saam by 15de straatmyl in Eikestad

Die 15de jaarlikse Dagbreek-straatmyl word op Woensdag 15 Oktober in Victoriastraat, Stellenbosch, beslis – met verskeie hoogtepunte en bekendes wat deel van die spesiale geleentheid is.

Dié jaarlikse byeenkoms is só gewild dat dit oor die jare heen tot 17 afdelings met afdelings vir onder 10’s en veterane uitgebrei het, asook die enigste skaatsplank-mylwedloop in Suid-Afrika. Soos gewoonlik sal die studente weer in snaakse en kleurvolle uitrustings geklee wees, wat bydra tot ’n unieke atmosfeer en ervaring, met musiek van die Redbull-vragmotor af en rasieleiers van die Hoërskool Stellenbosch wat die skare sal vermaak.

Die programleier, Altus Schreuder, se kennis en insig in atletiek sal weer tot onvergeetlike wedlope bydra.

Twee atlete – Johan Fourie en wyle De Villiers Lamprecht – sal ook by die geleentheid in die Suid-Afrikaanse Heldesaal ingehuldig word, met Johnny Burger, die voorsitter van die SA Heldesaal, wat die inhuldiging sal behartig. Lamprecht het op 13 November 1964 op Coetzenburg geskiedenis gemaak toe hy die eerste SA atleet geword het wat ’n droommyl hardloop.

Hy is ook die enigste atleet ter wêreld wat dit kaalvoet kon doen en die eerste atleet van Afrika om ’n droommyl op die Afrika-vasteland te hardloop. De Villiers het altesaam 15 SA rekords in verskillende afstande behaal.

Fourie spog met 53 droommyle – die meeste deur enige SA atleet. Hy was vir 27 jaar die SA rekordhouer in die myl en is die enigste atleet ter wêreld wat twee droommyle binne ’n uur kon hardloop.

Dit is spesiaal dat die inhuldiging tydens die Dagbreek-straatmyl sal plaasvind. Die geleentheid word ter ere van Lamprecht, ’n oud-Dagbreker, en Fourie, die wenner van die eerste

straatmyl wat in Suid-Afrika aangebied is, aangebied. Lamprecht se kleinseun, ook De Villiers, reis van Bloemfontein om aan sy eerste Dagbreek-straatmyl deel te neem. Dié Grey Kollege-leerder sal aan die o.19-seunswedloop deelneem.

Nog ’n bekende wat vanjaar gesig sal wys, is Louis Massyn, wat vanjaar sy 50ste Comrades voltooi het. Hy stel die oggend van die wedloop sy boek, 403, the Louis Massyn Story , bekend. Verskeie oud-middelafstandbekendes ondersteun die wedloop elke jaar. Die verdedigende mans-ope-kampioen, Deonlee Hendricks, sal terugkeer om sy titel te verdedig en hy mik om die eerste mens te word wat drie agtereenvolgende wedlope wen. Hendricks het onlangs ’n bronsmedalje by die ASA Landloop-kampioenskap gewen. Hy kan sterk kompetisie verwag van Luan Munnik van Potchefstroom, die 1 500 m-titelhouer van die SA senior kampioenskap en die SA Studentekampioenskap.

Die verdedigende o.19-seunswenner, Theunis Erasmus van George, is ook vanjaar terug. Sy tyd verlede jaar sou hom derde in die mans-ope-afdeling geplaas het.

In die vroue-ope-afdeling word sterk mededinging met Kyla Jacobs, Lisha van Onselen en Kobie Griffiths, wat reeds hul deelname bevestig het, verwag. Die Olimpiese driekampatleet Vicky Botha sal ook weer haar hardloopskoene aantrek, maar hierdie keer sal haar man, Geo Botha, wat bekendheid verwerf het vir sy deelname aan die kykNET-werklikheidsreeks Die Brug, vir sy eerste Dagbreek-straatmyl aan haar sy wees. Registrasie open om 14:00 voor die Dagbreek-manskoshuis en die eerste wedloop begin om 16:30.  Rig navrae aan Francois Fouché by 083 368 5948 of info@straatmyl.co.za.